Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Arthur M. Blank School Summer Program is offered in person with commuter and residential options. Online courses also are available each week for students who cannot attend on campus. 

The program is open to rising high school juniors and seniors in summer 2026. Students must be at least 15 years old by the date their session begins. No exceptions can be made.

If you will have graduated from high school before the program begins, you are not eligible to participate. The program is designed specifically for rising high school juniors and seniors who are still enrolled in high school at the time of the program.

Students may take either two different one-week courses (one per week) or one two-week course. Residential students enrolled in consecutive weeks or a two-week course will also participate in additional weekend activities.

No. Application fees and deposits are nonrefundable.

Yes.

• Residential students receive three meals daily.
• Commuter students receive lunch daily.
• Snacks and water daily.

The health and safety of our students is a top priority. We have a full-time nurse on-site throughout the program, and our chef takes great care to accommodate food allergies and dietary needs. Every student’s well-being is closely supported to ensure a safe and positive experience. 

Students are supported by Babson faculty and professional staff throughout the program. The program is structured to provide clear guidance, supervision, and support—especially for first-time college learners. 

This Full Day Program Includes:

• Student orientation on arrival day (optional parent orientation available) 
• Three hours of in-classroom academic programming each day, taught by Babson faculty and expert practitioners 
• Additional experiences, including pitch workshops, career development sessions, guest speakers, startup panels, hands-on building in our makerspace, and select off-campus excursions
• Access to campus amenities, such as the fitness facility, library, and arts
• Three meals daily, plus water and snacks
• On-campus housing in Babson residence halls (most rooms are doubles)
• Evening and nighttime community-building activities, including movie nights, campus events, and more.

This Full Day Program Includes:

• Three hours of in-classroom academic programming each day, taught by Babson faculty and expert practitioners 
• Additional experiences, including pitch workshops, career development sessions, guest speakers, startup panels, hands-on building in our makerspace, and select off-campus excursions
• Select optional evening activities
• Day time access to campus amenities, such as the fitness facility, library, and arts
• Lunch provided daily, along with water and snacks
• Participation within commuter hours: 8:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

The online program is synchronous, meaning students will participate in a live classroom experience during course time.

The program is designed as a full-day experience. Students spend 3 hours in class each day, with the remainder of the day dedicated to enrichment activities, workshops, and hands-on experiences. Because of this structure, students should plan to take one course per session (morning or afternoon) to fully engage in the program.

Transportation to and from the airport is not provided at this time. Students and families should plan their own travel to campus. For directions and transportation options, visit our Getting to Campus page. 

Yes. Residential students live in air-conditioned Babson residence halls. Most students are housed in double rooms, not single rooms. 

The Summer at Babson program provides reasonable accommodations, including reasonable medical housing accommodations, to eligible participants with disabilities. To initiate the confidential process for requesting reasonable accommodations, please contact summerdisabilityservices@babson.edu as soon as possible. 
 

Yes, we welcome international students to participate in our programs. In-person international participants would need a B-1/B-2 visitor (tourist) visa if they do not have another U.S. immigration status that would allow them to participate in this type of program. Babson can provide a visa support letter if needed.

This is a non-credit, pre-college experience. Students who complete a course earn a Babson digital badge that can be shared on LinkedIn and included in resumes and college applications. For high school students interested in Babson College programs that offer college credit, check out our Summer Study Program.